Every time I go back and watch this, I'm awed by how easy Donnie makes it look. On the final turn to exit, it almost looks like the motorcycle bends around that cone at the end of the line. The hard part about this pattern is the ability to quickly change the lean from left to right to exit. That, and a 15' U-turn while in the box really helps.
Hi Ken I was trying to do Mirror maze Right and couldn't do it when I checked the dimensions of Mirror Maze left it was 39' 6" Vs 30'6" on Maze Right. The 39'6" is consistent with the interior part of the Maze on Setcom. I must have tried for an hour before I gave up Its all good.
I've studied his motor positioning very intently. He clears the wall in the box with lots of room to spare. In other words, he is extending his tight U-turn longer. I'm trying to come to the exit as shallow as possible, sometimes knocking over the end of the wall cone. Maybe if I extend my U-turn more to 270 degrees before slapping the steering to the left and then to the right to exit. My steering feels so heavy and sluggish.
@@motorbandit7 Thank you, Motorbandit7. My Ultra-Limited doesn't have a steering damper. This video is nine years old. With Donnie's and others' coaching, I learned that I need quicker head and eyes and pushing the motor into a lean. The turns came quicker and the patterns all seem to have gotten bigger. Since this video, I've done the maze in police/civilian motorcycle competitions. Not nearly as fluent and quickly as Donnie, but clean in most attempts.
That is fun to watch! He is only using 3/4 of the box and cuts the left side. He really makes it look easy. I wonder if you have the ability to make turns that fast if it is easier? Does the speed help a rider make tighter turns and circles? Great video and I am sure you will be escaping the maze on a regular basis very soon.
Every time I go back and watch this, I'm awed by how easy Donnie makes it look. On the final turn to exit, it almost looks like the motorcycle bends around that cone at the end of the line. The hard part about this pattern is the ability to quickly change the lean from left to right to exit. That, and a 15' U-turn while in the box really helps.
I noticed he does not shift his position on the seat from side to side as some riders do. If I could ride just half that good I'd be thrilled.
Hi Ken I was trying to do Mirror maze Right and couldn't do it when I checked the dimensions of Mirror Maze left it was 39' 6" Vs 30'6" on Maze Right. The 39'6" is consistent with the interior part of the Maze on Setcom. I must have tried for an hour before I gave up Its all good.
I've studied his motor positioning very intently. He clears the wall in the box with lots of room to spare. In other words, he is extending his tight U-turn longer. I'm trying to come to the exit as shallow as possible, sometimes knocking over the end of the wall cone. Maybe if I extend my U-turn more to 270 degrees before slapping the steering to the left and then to the right to exit. My steering feels so heavy and sluggish.
Loosen the steering damper, you will find it easier to turn your bars!
Philly motor officer,retired drill team!
@@motorbandit7 Thank you, Motorbandit7. My Ultra-Limited doesn't have a steering damper.
This video is nine years old. With Donnie's and others' coaching, I learned that I need quicker head and eyes and pushing the motor into a lean. The turns came quicker and the patterns all seem to have gotten bigger. Since this video, I've done the maze in police/civilian motorcycle competitions. Not nearly as fluent and quickly as Donnie, but clean in most attempts.
Wow that is awesome handling that motorcycle like that 👌👏
That is fun to watch! He is only using 3/4 of the box and cuts the left side. He really makes it look easy. I wonder if you have the ability to make turns that fast if it is easier? Does the speed help a rider make tighter turns and circles?
Great video and I am sure you will be escaping the maze on a regular basis very soon.
The boss !